Microsoft and FTC Clash in Court Over Blocked Activision Deal
- Microsoft is attempting to purchase Activision Blizzard for $69 billion but the deal is being challenged by the Federal Trade Commission.
- The FTC argues the merger will allow Microsoft to unfairly dominate the gaming industry.
- Microsoft claims if the deal is blocked, it will fall apart completely.
- Sony emerged as a leading opponent, citing an internal Microsoft email showing their intention to undermine PlayStation.
- Top executives from Microsoft, Activision, and Xbox testified over two days of hearings.